Attended the Inspire evening at Warehouse Church last night and was spellbound, even though I had heard some of your testimony previously at Beth's home. You are a dynamic speaker and kept me enthralled. Your words of encouragement touched my heart and I left the meeting feeling totally inspired to press on in every area of my life. I can't wait to read the book! God has raised you up and you have grabbed onto the hem of His garment. Don't let go! Blessings.

Irene,
You are a gifted and passionate speaker! I cried through your testimony on Tuesday night and was on the edge of my seat as you shared about your life. You are so positive and encouraging and have a great sense of humor. You made the evening delightful and fun. Thank you for blessing us with your story and your warm heart!
Keep dreaming, keep believing and we'll all keep cheering you on.
Gratefully,
Beth

Dear Irene,
I am currently reading your book "Shattered Dreams" I work at a christian bookstore and came across the new release as it was being received in our store...I picked it up to skim through it and haven't put it down since! Your story is heartbreaking, yet I can grasp your strength and hope through out your story! I can relate to your sometimes "bull headedness" if I may put it, and have found myself laughing out loud at some of your antics! As a married woman myself, I felt all the emotions you were describing about having to "share" your husband...it all was truly griping to me! Be blessed my friend!
In Christ's Love,
Chandra Hopson

Congratulations on realizing your ultimate dream of writing, speaking, and influencing others with your wonderful wit, humor, intuitive nature, and the sharing of your sometimes sad, and other times wonderful life's story. For those of us who already know you, you're an inspiration. For those who haven't yet had the priviledge, they're in for a terrific experience. God bless you and your family.

Irene, you are even more amazing than I ever realized before. Of all the years I’ve known you, I never knew of the trials and adverse situations you dealt with in your earlier years. This now makes clear some of the statements I’ve heard you make in the nineties about how you never got to be involved in business or do public speaking, which were things you always dreamed of and recently had started doing. You always spoke of wanting to do something for your children, friends and others who needed a helping hand; now what a beautiful way this is going to afford you to accomplish that dream.
I especially remember in the mid-nineties when we did some marketing together and you were so exciting and an inspiration to all of us. I will never forget one of your testimonials in a public presentation, so effective and moving, I must share it here. In a Sunday evening presentation, several members of a black congregation came to the marketing meeting direct from church. As you explained your joy and success (in that breathless nonstop

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As you explained your joy and success (in that breathless nonstop speaking – you know what I mean and others will when they hear you) and told how many children and grandchildren you had then, your true enthusiasm filled the room and so moved one of the black gentlemen he pumped his fist in the air and shouted out “Go Granny Go!”, that brought down the rafters. Thank you for that memorable moment.
I also want to thank you for the wonderful card you sent last December, it came at a very low point in my life and will be glued to the inside cover of your book for safe keeping.
Love you and your precious, faithful Hector; I miss seeing you around Anchorage; come home sometimes and did you ever “Go Granny Go!”

Grandma i just wanted to tell you that i love you so much, more than you can imagine...im so proud to call my self your grand daughter, im so grateful to have you in my life, i love you and keep up the good work!

Irene, you don't me, but you know my brother Tom Brewer. He has spoken lovingly and affectionately over the years about you and Hector and was thrilled beyond words to learn of the release of your book. I can't wait to read it. I have just finished reading every word of your website. I hope some day to meet you in person.

Irene, Your book made me laugh and cry--I often read in disbelief at the conditions of your life. I admire you even more that you were able to maintain your fighting spirit with all that you lived through. I am looking forwards to more books! tina

Beautifully written,I felt as though I was right there with you,Irene, going through it all. Thank you so much for sharing your story. It is truly captivating. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.

Dear Irene,
Congratulations on the success of your book! Your granddaughter, Verla, is a dear friend of mine and today I received an email from her about the publishing of your story. Although I am somewhat familiar with your family's history (from Verla) I am anxious to read your first hand account. May God bless you tremendously...I know your life will be used to bless and free many.
Ashley (Stanley) Caamal

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i'm not sure if you remember me- i'm brad & karen brisson's daughter from abbott loop and went to school with candis... i'm so excited to read your book. i've heard of your history and "family forest" and i look forward to hearing about it first hand. what an amazing thing to live through and now to have this kind of success and now bringing such glory to God. you're an inspiration! -God bless!

You are the most amazing woman,Thanks for always being there, for giving me unconditional love, for inspiring me and helping me get through the hard times, your love has brought me a long way, I wouldn't have made it with out you, Thanks for being a mother to me... I LOVE YOU so much.
Congratulations and may all your dreams in life come true!

Hi Irene,
I just finished your book today, I got it two days ago and I have hardly been able to put it down. What you endured is so amazing. I am a mom with four kids and I thought I had some hard days... well, not anymore, ha!! You are an amazing woman and an amazing mother and I just so enjoyed your book and will tell all my family and friends they need to read this book... you have really inspired me so much... Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.. God Bless you and your family.

I would like to thank you for your tremdous courage to write your memoirs
into a book. I saw your interview on Anderson Cooper 360. I wrote the name of
your book down and went to Barnes and Noble the next day and bought it. It was
the only copy they had l> eft. I couldn't put it down. I'm an avid reader
especially when it comes to memoirs. Truly, yours in one that will stay with me
forever.
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> Just reading it made me thankful for all the little things I have in my life
that I take for granted. Even though I don't know what its like to live a
polyamist life, I do know whats its like to love someone and not have them
there for you. I love my husb> and, but I never get to see him much. He works
offshore on a drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico. So I go weeks without seeing
him and when he comes in he has so much stuff to take of that I feel like I'm
playing second fiddle to everyone else that needs h> is attention. I'm not
complaing. I've been living this life for 16 yrs now and I'm just use to it. He

Irene,
The book is great. I'm friends with Jennifer Lebaron here in Austin, Texas and she sent out an email promoting the book. I bought it this weekend and have not been able to put it down. And, I don't even like reading. It is just so differnt than how I was brought up that it is almost like fiction. I'm just now to the part where you married Verlan. I'm looking forward to reading more tonight!
Cheers,
Amy :)

Grandma Irene,
I just finished reading your book and I loved it!! Just wanted to write you and tell you how much i enjoyed your book and how happy I am for you. Me and Moi are wondering how you could've been around us for so long and we never heard all these stories you have. I cant wait to read the next one. We love you and are so happy your dreams are coming true!

Hey Aunt Irene! Congradulations on everything! I just really want to thank you for being the first family member to become famouse, famouse for the right reasons that is! We no longer have to live in infamy, woohooo!!. J/K I just think its awsome that you got your book out and telling your story. Good luck!

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Irene,
Thank you for telling your story. I'm wondering what your relationship is like with your children who are in polygamous relationships. Are their experiences similar to yours or considerably different? Blessings to you as minister to hurting women throughout the world.